Accra, Jan. 10, - The National
Investment Bank (NIB) has donated GH₵50,000.00
cash towards the upkeep of five Music Legends - Nana Kwame Ampadu, Jackson
Alfred Adofo Anto, Charles Kofi Amankwaah Mann, Jewel Ackah and A. B. Crentsil.
Each received GH₵10,000.00 to enable them meet the
demands of life, particularly after retirement and also for the acknowledgement
of the key role they played in enriching and sustaining the Ghanaian music
industry through their timeless highlife music.
This was at the 2017 edition of
the Annual MUSIGA Presidential Grand Ball held at the Banquet Hall of the State
House under the patronage of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The donation, according to NIB
was to show appreciation to the legends for their immense contributions not
only to the country’s music industry, but also in helping shape mindsets
towards national development over the years.
Mr Alfred George Thompson, the
Deputy Managing Director who presented the cheques on behalf of NIB, said the
gesture was crucial as the industry and its players have over the years worked
together in a litany of ways in respect of national development.
Mr Thompson also challenged
musicians of today, especially the youth to focus on churning out
thought-provoking music full of wisdom and inspire to shape the psyche of the
Ghanaian as was done by musicians of old.
The event, which saw scores of
music industry captains in attendance, provided the opportunity for interaction
among colleagues and the President especially.
Guests were entertained with
musical performances from Daddy Lumba, Becca, Wutah and Freddie Meiway.
GNA
Caption:
Beneficiaries in a group
photograph
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